Rewiring the Brain to Build Happiness15:46Rewiring the Brain to Build HappinessHappiness is the ideal state that we all pursue. People are trying to find happiness by doing things that are good for them and things they are good at as well as by doing good for others. There is another intriguing way to build happiness which is by rewiring our brain. Neuroscientists believe we can intentionally change our brains using neuroplasticity to achieve a happier state. The key is atteHealthy Living2022-12-10 1130 Views21396p720p1080p2022-12-10Healthy Living The Ups and Downs of Sugar14:39The Ups and Downs of SugarFruits, vegetables, and grains are categorized as carbohydrates and have naturally occurring sugars. They also contain other substances that benefit our health. For example, dietary fiber consists of cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which slow down digestion. But with the advent of convenience foods – also known as processed foods – in the mid-20th century, companies started adding sugar to enhance Healthy Living2022-12-02 1613 Views29396p720p1080p2022-12-02Healthy Living A Healthy Weight Brings Well-being15:59A Healthy Weight Brings Well-being“Am I overweight?” BMI is our weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. If your BMI falls somewhere between 18.5 to 24.9, then it is considered a normal or healthy weight range. But, if your BMI is 30 or higher, then it could be a sign of being obese. In addition to BMI, the second important indicator of obesity is one’s waist circumference measurement, which should be under 3Healthy Living2022-11-26 817 Views21396p720p1080p2022-11-26Healthy Living Awesome Avocados15:42Awesome AvocadosHave you ever heard someone call an avocado an “alligator pear?” If you’re a fan of this nutritious fruit, it’s not hard to draw the connection between its glowing, tough skin and the beautiful hide of an alligator. The avocado is not only an amazing energy source for the body but also its vitamin and mineral-rich qualities have led it to be recognized as a super fruit. Half of an avocado can provHealthy Living2022-11-19 1432 Views33396p720p1080p2022-11-19Healthy Living Improve Your Health with Turmeric13:24Improve Your Health with TurmericTurmeric, also known by the scientific name Curcuma longa, is a relative of ginger. This bright yellow-orange spice, almost like saffron, is commonly used for cooking in India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Used for thousands of years, turmeric has an important role in alternative treatment, especially Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, which use it as a remedy for various ailments.Healthy Living2022-10-15 2002 Views42396p720p1080p2022-10-15Healthy Living Dark Green Leafy Vegetables: Superfood for a Stronger You14:06Dark Green Leafy Vegetables: Superfood for a Stronger YouDark green leafy veggies, known for their soothing shades of green, are nutritional powerhouses filled with vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They are also rich in chlorophyll, a pigment in plants that has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and fiber, which is incredibly important to the smooth functioning of our digestive system.Research shows that the unique, spicy flavor of aruHealthy Living2022-10-01 1623 Views141396p720p1080p2022-10-01Healthy Living Progressive Muscle Relaxation to Relieve Your Stress14:57Progressive Muscle Relaxation to Relieve Your StressProgressive Muscle Relaxation or PMR is a technique done by alternating the tension and relaxation of different muscle groups to reduce stress and anxiety. PMR is often used with other standard treatments by physicians to relieve symptoms of various conditions, including headaches, cancer pain, hypertension, insomnia, and digestive discomfort. By practicing this technique, people can learn about hHealthy Living2022-09-24 1176 Views19396p720p1080p2022-09-24Healthy Living A Banana a Day Keeps the Doctor Away13:14A Banana a Day Keeps the Doctor AwayBananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. They are grown in 150-plus countries across the globe, and 105 million metric tons of this delicious fruit are produced each year. Bananas are the fourth most valuable crop globally.Bananas have excellent nutritional value and thus can bring many health benefits. They are a great source of potassium, which is essential for cells to function Healthy Living2022-09-17 1301 Views19396p720p1080p2022-09-17Healthy Living Less Salt for a Longer Life13:09Less Salt for a Longer LifeSalt, also known as sodium chloride, is composed of around 40% sodium and 60% chloride. Although salt may differ in flavor, texture, and color, it is an essential ingredient to season food and also serves as a food preservative to inhibit bacterial growth when used in high concentrations.Sodium is an important element for nerves to convey electrical signals and make muscles contract and relax. It Healthy Living2022-09-10 1483 Views26396p720p1080p2022-09-10Healthy Living Slowing Down for Better Health13:40Slowing Down for Better HealthWhether it’s environmental or psychological, stressful events can trigger the release of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol, to induce the required physiological responses for us to handle different situations. These physiological reactions together are known as the “fight-or-flight” response, which is an essential survival mechanism that allows people and mammals to quickly get themHealthy Living2022-08-27 1276 Views28396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-08-27Healthy Living Planting Trees: A Smart Investment for Health14:10Planting Trees: A Smart Investment for HealthAir, water, and soil are three crucial natural resources for almost all living beings to survive, and trees are the great guardians of these elements. Trees and plants are the lungs of ecosystems. They are known for their excellent ability to generate oxygen via photosynthesis with the help of the sun’s energy.Another benefit of trees is their remarkable capacity to act as a filter for atmosphericHealthy Living2022-08-20 1087 Views18396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-08-20Healthy Living Minimalism: Have Less, Live Healthier14:40Minimalism: Have Less, Live HealthierRecently, minimalism has become trendy, and the topic is increasingly being covered in the mainstream media. It has influenced different industries like fashion and technology. A minimalist lifestyle is a mindset to help you sort out the clutter so you can free up your capacity and time to focus on what’s truly important to you. Scientific evidence indicates that clutter can cause stress and influHealthy Living2022-08-13 1551 Views28396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-08-13Healthy Living Brown Rice: A Nourishing Gift11:37Brown Rice: A Nourishing GiftRice is a staple food that nourishes more than half of the world’s population. The most common types are white and brown, which are defined by the degree of the milling process. Although white rice’s texture is softer, its nutrients are significantly deprived during processing. Since most of the brown rice remains intact, it’s considered a whole grain. It has been proven to yield many health benefHealthy Living2022-08-06 1233 Views21396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-08-06Healthy Living Take the Plunge and Swim to Fitness14:22Take the Plunge and Swim to FitnessAmong nearly 200 internationally recognized sports, swimming is one of the most popular. Swimming is a full-body workout that involves numerous muscle groups, whether you’re moving in the water using freestyle or breaststroke. Besides being a total body workout, many people choose swimming because of its low impact on the joints. People who have arthritis or have difficulty moving their joints finHealthy Living2022-07-30 953 Views24396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-07-30Healthy Living Receiving Optimal Nutrition from Beans15:04Receiving Optimal Nutrition from BeansBeans are one of the healthiest foods that can be included in a balanced diet. They are excellent food choices for a healthy vegan diet because of their micronutrients, including B-vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium and zinc. Beans are rich in fiber, protein and low glycemic carbohydrates, which can help reduce the unhealthy low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and promote better weight managHealthy Living2022-07-23 1386 Views33396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-07-23Healthy Living Gardening: Add Vibrance to Your Health13:03Gardening: Add Vibrance to Your HealthEmerging reports have shown that gardening has gained popularity around the world during the pandemic. The results show that more than 75% of the participants benefited from gardening activities, and respondents commented that gardening is a meaningful and an enjoyable experience for them. Various studies show that gardening activities can bring many mental and physical benefits. One of the plusesHealthy Living2022-07-16 1045 Views27396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-07-16Healthy Living Gluten Intolerance: Foods to Eat and to Avoid14:16Gluten Intolerance: Foods to Eat and to AvoidMany studies have shown that gluten can elicit pathogenic immune responses and hypersensitivity reactions in susceptible individuals. Digestive discomfort is a characteristic symptom of gluten intolerance. Other signs can include fatigue, headaches, iron deficiency, joint pain and itchy skin. Gluten is a collective name for the proteins found in some grains like wheat, barley and rye. Because of iHealthy Living2022-07-09 1249 Views25396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-07-09Healthy Living The Schubert Dressing: Healing Through Music, Part 2 of 214:20The Schubert Dressing: Healing Through Music, Part 2 of 2We are privileged to again invite Ms. Claire Oppert of France to introduce her fascinating experiences in practicing music therapy. “I did a university internship at the Sainte-Périne Hospital in Paris, in the palliative care department of Dr. Jean-Marie Gomas. I worked for 9 years with end-of-life patients. At that time, there was a major event, which oriented ‘The Schubert Dressing’: it was my eHealthy Living2022-07-02 1210 Views22396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-07-02Healthy Living The Schubert Dressing: Healing Through Music, Part 1 of 212:43The Schubert Dressing: Healing Through Music, Part 1 of 2Ms. Oppert was born into a family of doctors and artists, and grew up surrounded by melodies and chords. She has written a book called “The Schubert Dressing” about her experiences of using music to bring comfort to patients with a wide array of conditions ranging from autistic youth to the elderly with dementia to those receiving end-of-life care in hospice. “And with this path that I have taken,Healthy Living2022-06-25 1451 Views29396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-06-25Healthy Living The Fascinating Benefits of Tomatoes13:04The Fascinating Benefits of TomatoesRipe tomatoes may contain four types of carotenoids, including alpha- and beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene. Lycopene is concentrated in the skin of the tomato and helps us minimize damage caused by the ultraviolet rays of the sun. In a study where people consumed 40 grams of tomato paste with olive oil daily for 10 weeks, there were 40% fewer sunburns. In addition to lycopene, tomatoes contain Healthy Living2022-06-18 1535 Views28396p720p720pHQ1080p2022-06-18Healthy Living